CVE-2005-0542: saveUser.do in Cyclades AlterPath Manager (APM) Console Server 1.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges by

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0542 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting alterpath manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

saveUser.do in Cyclades AlterPath Manager (APM) Console Server 1.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges by setting the adminUser parameter to true.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cyclades

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cyclades alterpath manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy alterpath-manager || rpm -q alterpath-manager || alterpath-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison alterpath-manager sudo apt install alterpath-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold alterpath-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list alterpath-manager sudo dnf downgrade alterpath-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add alterpath-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0542?

alterpath manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0542 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0542 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0542 affect?

CVE-2005-0542 affects alterpath manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). saveUser.do in Cyclades AlterPath Manager (APM) Console Server 1.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges by setting the adminUser parameter to true.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0542?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0541 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE consoleConnect.jsp in Cyclades AlterPath Manager (APM) Console Server 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to connect
CVE-2005-0540 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Cyclades AlterPath Manager (APM) Console Server 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information

References

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